A Failure to Stay the Course [Handbook changes at BJU] By Jim Aug 10 2018 The University recently announced changes to this year’s Student Handbook that include allowing women to wear pants to class and athletic shorts raised to 2 inches above the knee. Tags: Bob Jones University 6727 reads
A Godless Fundamentalist: Chapter Five – A Freshman at Bob Jones University By Jim Mar 19 2018 A Godless Fundamentalist: Chapter Five – A Freshman at Bob Jones University Tags: A Godless FundamentalistJohn EllisBob Jones University 2776 reads
BJU Launches School of Health Professions By Jim Jan 31 2018 Bob Jones University President Steve Pettit today announced the launch of a School of Health Professions, beginning in the fall of 2018. The new school is a strategic step in BJU’s continual enhancement and expansion of its diverse academic offerings. “The new school is an exciting move forward for the University,” says Pettit. “Here at BJU, we’re committed to providing high quality, in-demand programs that prepare students to make a difference in their communities.Tags: Bob Jones University 1334 reads
Bob Jones University and the Bruins Foundation are hosting “An Evening with Tim Tebow” By Jim Jan 23 2018 Bob Jones University and the Bruins Foundation are hosting “An Evening with Tim Tebow”, presented by PlanFIRST, Thursday, March 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium on the BJU campus. Tebow, a two-time national champion, first round NFL draft pick, Heisman Trophy winner and current professional baseball player with the New York Mets organization, will share how his testimony and faith have impacted his career in sports.Tags: Bob Jones UniversityTim Tebow 22377 reads
A Grateful Tribute for Dr. Stewart Custer By Aaron Blumer Dec 23 2017 BJU President Steve Pettit wrote the following tribute regarding Dr. Custer’s life and ministry Tags: Stewart CusterBob Jones UniversityObituary 1407 reads
BJU accreditation was officially announced today at the SACSCOC Annual meeting in Dallas, TX By Jim Dec 05 2017 BJU accreditation was officially announced today at the SACSCOC Annual meeting in Dallas, Texas. Tags: BJU accreditationBob Jones UniversityRegional AccreditationSACSCOC 1887 reads
Aftershocks of the 1983 Bob Jones Decision By Jim Sep 06 2017 The Supreme Court’s 1983 decision in Bob Jones University v United States cost the university its tax exemption. It may end up costing all biblical Christians considerably more. Samuel D. Brunson and David J. Herzig explore the possibilities in a lengthy paper for the Valparaiso University Legal Studies Research Paper Series. Tags: Bob Jones UniversitySCOTUSBob Jones University v United States 1194 reads
Bob Jones University Enters a New Era By Jim Sep 06 2017 Over the last decade, though, many of the university's "unusual" rules have been discarded, and a kinder, gentler BJU has emerged, while still holding to the fundamental truths found in their creed. Movie theatres are no longer off limits (certain restrictions still remain in place), women can wear pants, and men are allowed to have beards and their hair has grown noticeably longer. The school has also embraced discipleship over a strict disciplinarian system. Tags: Bob Jones University 37621 reads
